Provenance – Talisker 7 Year Old (Isle of Skye) 70cl
Brand: Douglas Laing – Provenance Series | Category: Island Single Malt Scotch | ABV: 46% | Origin: Isle of Skye, Scotland | Vol: 700ml

Skye’s Wild Side, Bottled Young

Talisker 7 Year Old from Douglas Laing’s Provenance series is pure elemental whisky, sea-sprayed, smoke-laced, and crackling with energy. Drawn from a single refill hogshead and bottled at 46% ABV, this young Talisker captures the distillery’s maritime DNA in its most vivid form. No chill filtration. No added color. Just unfiltered island fire.

Tasting Profile

Nose:
Bonfire smoke and salted citrus peel rise first, followed by seaweed, peppered mackerel, and charred driftwood. Wild, coastal, and unmistakably Talisker.

Palate:
Briny and bold. Cracked black pepper, smoked malt, green olive, and lemon zest crash across the palate with youthful power. A touch of sea brine and barley sugar balances the fire.

Finish:
Long, salty, and spice-driven. Dry ash, smoked rock salt, and warm peppercorns linger with a vibrant coastal hum.

Production Details

Distilled on the rugged shores of the Isle of Skye, this 7-year-old Talisker was matured in a single refill hogshead and bottled as part of Douglas Laing’s Provenance range, known for showcasing honest, regional malt in raw, unmanipulated form. Bottled at 46% ABV with no chill filtration and no coloring, it’s a rare look at Talisker in its elemental youth.

Perfect For

Lovers of coastal malts. Adventurous palates craving raw distillery energy. Perfect for stormy evenings, windswept tasting sessions, or discovering Talisker before the polish, rough, riveting, and utterly real.

Expert Notes

Talisker is known for its peppery fire and maritime depth and this Provenance 7 Year Old distills that signature into its clearest form. Younger age, but full of identity. A standout dram for those who appreciate unfiltered coastal character.

Customer Reviews

"Young, fierce, and unforgettable. Like drinking the Isle of Skye itself." — Noel, QC

"Briny, smoky, and alive with character. This is Talisker unleashed." — Rae, Cebu

"Reminded me why I fell in love with island whisky in the first place." — Marco, BGC

Interesting Fact

Talisker is the only working distillery on the Isle of Skye, and its spirit is famously bold even at a young age making it one of the few distilleries where a 7-year-old cask can still deliver serious complexity and maritime swagger.

Serving Suggestions

Sip neat for the full crash of salt, smoke, and spice. Add a drop of water to unlock more citrus and sea spray. Pair with smoked seafood, hard cheese, or a thunderstorm outside your window.

Distillery Background

Founded in 1830, Talisker stands alone on the Isle of Skye, weathered by wind, waves, and salt air. Known for its fiery spirit, rich in pepper and maritime depth, it has become one of Scotland’s most beloved island single malts. This Provenance bottling offers a rare, unfiltered snapshot of Talisker in its wild youth, cask-forward, briny, and brilliant.